Last Updated: August 8, 2022
Data may be updated more recently than this date.
Northland is committed to prioritizing the health and well-being of our community, and to a decision-making process that is informed by science and the best guidance of public health experts.
Isolation reflects the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases considered active at a given time. Because of the prevalence of at-home testing—which is not reported to the COVID-19 team—isolation numbers give a more accurate view of cases than positive tests at this point in the pandemic. Numbers reported here offer a snapshot of activity on the days the data is reported. Data is updated weekly on Thursdays.
Vaccination rates are calculated with the number of people who completed a full vaccination series out of the total population—not a number adjusted for eligibility or full time equivalence (FTE). The data presented on the dashboard at this time includes those who received a single shot of Johnson & Johnson’s Jansen or two doses or the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
The rate of students who completed a primary vaccination series is being updated again starting August 12, 2022. The campus-wide and employee rates reported here were calculated at the end of the 2022 May term, including what the student rate was at the time for the campus-wide statistic.
Boosted rates are being updated again as of August 12, 2022. To be counted as boosted for this statistic, a person must have completed all booster shots they are eligible for.
Actual rates for students who have completed a vaccination series and who have completed all eligible boosters are likely higher than what is currently known as the College waits for new students to send in their documentation.
Tap on the graph to see the number for that data point. You may need to scroll down within this dashboard to see all of the data. It’s best viewed with a larger screen, such as a laptop or desktop computer.
All members of the campus community should complete the following symptom check every morning:
If you are a student, faculty, or staff member of Northland College, you can get tested by the Office of Health Services at the testing center located in the townhouse apartments. Those with symptoms or those who have an exposure can contact the Office of Health Services for assessment and arrangements for testing.
If you need a test for other reasons, we encourage you to consider the free home tests that are available through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (sayyescovidhometest.org) or testing available at community locations, including:
Face coverings are currently optional at Northland College.
The CDC issued new guidance along with a new metric—COVID-19 Community Levels. This new metric accounts for healthcare capacity in addition to community spread, and there are three different levels: low, medium, and high. The CDC advises people to wear masks indoors in counties where the Community Level is high. The College will continue to monitor Ashland County’s Community Level and will require face coverings when it is high.
The College is able to provide disposable surgical masks and N-95/KN-95 masks for those who would like them. They are being distributed on a first-come-first-served basis at these locations during regular business hours: The Post Office, Office of the Registrar (200–201 Ponzio Campus Center), Dexter Library, and the Office of Financial Aid (113 Brownell Hall).
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have had close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, immediately contact the Office of Health Services (students) or the Office of Human Resources (faculty and staff) for guidance on and assistance with testing. Do not attend class, come to work, or participate in campus activities until you have received this guidance.
The same policies and precautions apply to everyone regardless of their vaccination and booster status.
For Students, Staff, and Faculty
In the event that someone tests positive for COVID-19, Northland College will request that the person isolate in place in their existing housing location.
Students are encouraged to submit their vaccination status to covid@northland.edu, and faculty and staff are encouraged to submit their vaccination status to humanresources@northland.edu.
If you are not yet, vaccinated, we encourage all eligible individuals to get vaccinated and boosted, though it is not a requirement. The College is not mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2022–2023 academic year.
Evidence from around the world continues to demonstrate that vaccinations significantly reduce the severity of COVID-19 for most people. The effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing infection varies by vaccine type, coronavirus variant, and the number and timing of vaccine doses, but overall, infection rates among vaccinated individuals continue to be lower than among unvaccinated individuals. COVID-19 vaccinations help reduce coronavirus spread, slows the pace and number of mutations, and limits the need for advanced medical services.
While we encourage you to communicate with people directly about violating the College’s COVID-19 policies, we acknowledge that approach does not always work. If you see conduct that poses a serious risk to others or a pattern of consistent policy violations, you may report them here.
Reports will be received by the Office of Human Resources—including those about students. They will review the report and escalate it as necessary. We encourage you to share your name and email to help with any investigation or follow-up, but you do have the option to report anonymously if you are not comfortable sharing your name.
